Quite a few comments in this thread so I'll just rant off some of my thoughts.
First none of the combine injuries are serious beyond Michael Crabtree's whom did it preparing for the combine and if he has the surgery he'll be ready for OTA's more than likely. Comparing Justin Harrell to Brian Orakpo and Rey Maualuga doesn't really work. Those guys played this year.
I like Michael Johnson, but not at number nine. At one point I did, but the more you watch him, the more you realize that he's way to much of an underachiever. I think trade down and maybe look at him.
Same with Peria Jerry. I think Jerry is a very nice looking prospect, but to high to take at number nine. He's more of an Aaron Smith in the 3-4 and I'm not sure I value him at nine. Jerry's potential is best utilize in the cover 2 in my opinion.
As far as tweeners go some of the best three tweeners in football right now are all top 15 selections in their respective NFL Draft.
Shawn Merrimen was selected in round one with the 12th pick and DeMarcud Ware with the 11th pick.
Terrell Suggs was I believe a top ten pick too.
So let's stop and think before we just use James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley as the only examples for finding a good pass rusher in the 3-4. The fact is you can find anything at any point in football.
I think writing off maybe Brian Orakpo because of Vernon Gholston to me is ridiculous and by all accounts I believe his injury is mild. Gholston's stock elevated because of the combine. Orakpo was highly regarded by many before.
Orakpo also won the Lombardi award. He put up I think something like 12 sacks in 10 games or something close to that. My main point is he's productive and he's got the physical attributes you look for. I believe he's a no brainier at No. 9 if he's there which I have my doubts anyways.
Yeah Vernon Gholston wasn't that good in year one, but I could name offensive and defensive lineman that are busts too or took a year. Going off of "trends" never work because there is a trend for every single scenario there is.
I tend to think Jason Smith, Michael Crabtree, Aaron Curry, and Eugene Monroe are gone by the time GB picks.
I think GB might get a shot at either B.J. Raji or Brian Orakpo, but I have my doubts on both of them being available.
In the end GB could look at the often overweight Andre Smith or the highly inconsistent Michael Oher too.
Then you have Everette Brown whom is smaller than some thought and that's a mild concern in my opinion.
Aaron Maybin weighed in at 250, but can he maintain his quick first step while playing heavier?
The more I look think about, the more I believe that the Packers best realistic scenario is for B.J. Raji, Brian Orakpo, or a trade down.
I could be wrong and maybe someone falls, but honestly I personally think Ted Thompson's guy is probably Aaron Maybin. He fits the description of a young player with big time potential and that seems to be what Thompson drafts for in round one. I can't see him changing his draft philosphy up.